What is Dandelion Root Powder?

Dandelion Root Powder is the ground dried root of Taraxacum officinale, the common dandelion, a plant in the daisy family (Asteraceae). Nearly every part of the plant has a documented use: the leaves as bitter salad greens, the flowers for dandelion wine, and the root as the source of this powder.

About the plant

Dandelion is one of the most widely naturalized wild plants on earth, growing as a familiar "weed" across temperate climates worldwide. The roasted ground root has a long history as a coffee substitute, prized for its earthy, slightly bitter flavor and lack of caffeine, particularly during eras of coffee scarcity. The French common name "pissenlit" and the English "Lion's Tooth" both trace back to the plant's folk history in Europe.

Related herbs

• Dandelion Tincture — the same root as a concentrated alcohol extract.
• Gentian Root — another classic European bitter root.

Dandelion Root Powder: form & sizes

We carry Dandelion Root Powder as finely ground root powder, sold by weight in sizes from 1 oz to 1 lb. We make no health or therapeutic claims.

Storage

Store Dandelion Root Powder in an airtight container, away from heat, light, and humidity, to preserve its color and aroma.

Dandelion Root Powder at a glance

Botanical name

Taraxacum officinale

Family

Asteraceae

Native region

Europe and Asia, now naturalized worldwide

Plant part

root

Also known as

Dandelion, Lion's Tooth, Pissenlit

Form

finely ground root powder

Sizes

1 oz to 1 lb